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Washington County and ODOT are replacing the Cornelius Pass Road Bridge at Rock Creek. The bridge is narrow for today’s traffic, requiring a full closure July 15 - October 9. Detours are in place for all travelers.

Learn about proposed updates to Washington County’s Transportation Safety Action Plan through an online open house.

Share your thoughts with ODOT by March 20.

The Washington County Auditor's Office performed its first review of the recommendation implementation of the Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program (MSTIP) audit.

Lauren Scott joins Land Use & Transportation as the new Public Affairs and Communications Manager.

The Transportation Development Tax (TDT) is imposed on new development to pay for transportation needs created by development. Annual TDT rate adjustments are based on a five-year rolling composite construction cost index and are capped at 10% annual.

Comment on the Transportation Safety Action Plan online open house May 16-June 15.

In July 2026, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies took a report of a sexual assault that occurred in Aloha. A woman came forward and reported that she was sexually assaulted by Jullian Pioquinto Manuel Govea, 19, of Portland.

Chair Pro Tem Jason Snider expressed respect and support for Chair Harrington's decision and for a smooth transition.

Washington County is seeking volunteer applicants to serve on committees and commissions

Alee Langford, Senior Administrative Services Manager, and Carol Johnson, Planning and Development Services Manager, have joined Land Use & Transportation.

A planning grant will help Washington County update its Transportation System Plan to design a safer, seamless transportation system that incorporates active transportation.

County Auditor releases her review of the County's unique transportation improvement program.

The Transportation Development Tax (TDT) is imposed on new development to pay for transportation needs created by development. Annual TDT rate increases are based on a five-year rolling composite construction cost index and are capped at 10% annually.

The Cornell Road Online Open House is now live. Learn about planned safety improvements at 17th and 21st avenues and share your comments through September 14.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners adopted the $250 million Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program (MSTIP) 3f funding allocation during its June 4, 2024, regular meeting.

Liquor license applications for operations in unincorporated Washington County are being administered by Land Use & Transportation, effective Jan. 2.

Take the Transit Development survey and tell us what you think - Survey runs until September 13.

The Department of Land Use & Transportation celebrates the completion of three transportation projects at two ribbon-cuttings events in October.